Philosophy a text with readings /

Synopsis

Offering students an accessible, engaging complete introduction to philosophy, Velasquez combines clear prose and primary sources to provide a meaningful exploration of philosophy that relates to students' self-discovery. Covering a wide range of topics, such as human nature, feminist theory, diversity, and aesthetics, this text is organized to encourage critical thinking and studying through questions and readings that always connect philosophy back to students' personal experiences. In addition, PHILOSOPHY: A TEXT WITH READINGS comes with an outstanding teaching and learning package that includes WebTutor ToolBox--a resource that helps you manage your course online, The Examined Life Telecourse--a perfect solution for distance learning, and InfoTrac College Edition--an online library. Plus, there are a wide variety of videos to choose from to help launch lectures and spark class discussion.